<p>One thing to note is that it may actually be easier to get a high math/science GPA at MIT than at other schools – since first semester is pass/no record, you could get C’s in some of your pre-med classes and not have to report them in your grade point average.</p>
<p>GPAs at MIT (and at most schools, I think) tend to rise as students go from freshman to senior year, so the ability to hide grades from freshman year which are typically not good can be an advantage.</p>